Supply Planning Manager

Feastables•Chicago, IL

12d

About The Position

As the Supply Planning Manager at Feastables, you will play a critical role in supporting Feastables’ end-to-end planning function across supply and inventory management. You will be primarily responsible for providing insights to optimize the production planning and distribution process across our domestic business. The right person for this role will be a highly-motivated, entrepreneurial individual with a background in Supply Chain and Business Planning, capable of both hands-on and individual contribution in a highly dynamic, start-up environment

Requirements

Quick learner with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain focus, and adapt to a variety of challenges in a fast-paced environment
Food/Beverage manufacturing and Consumer Packaged Goods experience in high-growth, start-up environments
Entrepreneurial mindset with a ‘self-start’ mentality
Problem-solver seeking innovative and creative solutions
Comfortable with a workday and schedule that isn’t always highly structured or predictable – this is not a ‘punch in, punch out’ role
Strong analytical skills are a must have
Advanced MS Excel
Strong sense of urgency and time management
Must be highly organized and detailed
A team player: able to work and make decisions with appropriate levels of collaboration and engagement
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Economics or other related field required
3-5+ years Supply Chain/Operations experience

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Black Belt / APICS certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Demand and Supply Planning teams to help develop monthly production plans based on inventories, financial forecast and bottoms-up demand plan for the domestic business
Perform analyses and give recommendations on various supply scenarios given changing capacities & demand outlooks
Monitor and track performance across our contract manufacturer and co-packing network to determine and review production capabilities
Maintain rolling 12-month supply forecasts and provide visibility to all key partners including contract manufacturers, co-packers, and the Procurement team
Manage purchase orders within Feastables ERP and effectively communicate production priorities to contract manufacturing partners
Foster and maintain relationships with key partners at various contract manufacturers and co-packers to ensure production is happening as scheduled
Deliver the best customer experience by ensuring the right product is in the right place, at the right time
Additional duties as needed